Drama and Theatre Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Drama and Theatre Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of two set plays, including practical sessions, and analysis and evaluation of live theatre makers. Written exam – 80 marks (40% of the A Level) Component 2: Creating Original Drama (practical) Process of creating devised drama. Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Working notebook – 40 marks Devised performance – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3: Making Theatre (practical) Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to extract 3. Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. Performance of extract 3 – 40 marks Reflective report – 20 marks 60 marks in total (30% of the A Level) This component is marked by AQA.